How to Make Easy Frozen Strawberry Margaritas

Frozen margaritas don't have to taste like dime-store tequila and be mass-produced in a slushy machine. In this week's episode of The Easiest Way, Christine Gallary from the CHOW Test Kitchen uses fresh fruit and quality tequila to blend up the perfect summer drink, using our easy Strawberry Margarita recipe.

How to Make Easy Beef Stew

Beef stew may be easy to make, but having it come out flavorful is a whole other story. Lisa Lavery of the CHOW Test Kitchen shows you how to build the flavor as you cook in this episode of The Easiest Way, using our Easy Beef Stew recipe as a guide.

How to Make Easy Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes are often the target of sandwich snobbery—people just don't believe they're in the same class as clubs, Reubens, or even hamburgers. Which is a shame, because these hot, messy sandwiches are delicious. In this episode of The Easiest Way, Lisa Lavery of the CHOW Test Kitchen shows you how to make a simple, tasty version of this cafeteria classic using our easy Sloppy Joes recipe.

How to Make Easy Oven-Baked Ribs

Baby back ribs are a summertime classic, but standing around a grill or smoker on a hot day can be a pain. In this episode of The Easiest Way, Christine Gallary of the CHOW Test Kitchen shares a simpler method for making ribs using our easy Vinegar and Spice Oven-Baked Ribs recipe.

How to Make an Easy Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

A multilayered carrot cake can be the crown jewel of the dessert table, but it takes a herculean effort to put together. In this episode of The Easiest Way, Amy Wisniewski of the CHOW Test Kitchen shows how you can avoid all that hassle and still end up with a beautiful, delicious cake. Follow along as she makes our Easy Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting recipe.

How to Make Easy Pink Lemonade

Lemonade is one of summer's great treats, but the store-bought stuff can be sickly sweet and filled with overly processed syrup. To help keep you cool this summer, Amy Wisniewski of the CHOW Test Kitchen demonstrates how to make a refreshing homemade version using our simple Pink Lemonade recipe.

How to Make Easy Baked Chicken Fingers

Chicken fingers are a surefire way to make everyone happy at the dinner table; they also tend to be deep-fried grease bombs. In this episode of The Easiest Way, Christine Gallary of the CHOW Test Kitchen shares a simpler, healthier technique for making chicken tenders using our Baked Cracker-Crusted Chicken Fingers recipe.

How to Make Easy Homemade Pizza

There's no need to order delivery pizza when it's so easy to make your own at home. In this episode of The Easiest Way, Lisa Lavery of the CHOW Test Kitchen makes our Whole Wheat Margherita Pizza recipe; the crust is made with a mixture of all-purpose and whole-wheat flour, for a delicious pizza that's also more nutritious.

How to Make Easy Peaches 'n' Cream Ice Pops

Creamsicles are one of summer's greatest treats. Now, thanks to Christine Gallary of the CHOW Test Kitchen and our easy Peaches 'n' Cream Ice Pops recipe, you don't have to head to the beach or sprint after the ice cream truck to keep cool this summer. Check out Christine's simple technique for making ice pops in this week's episode of The Easiest Way.

How to Make Easy Vanilla Pudding

Making pudding from scratch is so simple: no special equipment or ingredients required. In this episode of The Easiest Way, Amy Wisniewski of the CHOW Test Kitchen uses our Easy Vanilla Pudding recipe to show how just a few ingredients and some stirring can take you to dessert town.

How to Make Easy Banana Bread

Baking banana bread is a great way to use up old, browning fruit, and it hardly takes any time to put together. In this episode of The Easiest Way, Amy Wisniewski of the CHOW Test Kitchen shares her method for making a delicious loaf using our Easy Banana Bread recipe.

How to Make Easy BBQ Chicken

No summer is complete without a barbecue or two, and there's nothing more classic than barbecued chicken. Lisa Lavery of the CHOW Test Kitchen uses our Basic BBQ Chicken recipe to show you how easy it is to be a master of the grill, in this week's episode of The Easiest Way.

How to Make Easy Beef Shish Kebabs

It's time to dust off your grill and start thinking about a summer full of delicious barbecued meals. For Lisa Lavery of the CHOW Test Kitchen, nothing's tastier, or easier, than skewering some marinated beef and veggies and dropping them on the grill. She shares her simple technique for making our Beef and Vegetable Shish Kebabs in this week's episode of The Easiest Way.

How to Make Easy Eggs Benedict

Eggs Benedict sounds complicated, like something you'd only find at a fancy brunch. But the ingredients are actually really basic, and Amy Wisniewski from the CHOW Test Kitchen makes the whole thing a breeze by whipping up the hollandaise sauce in a blender. Watch how she does it in this episode of The Easiest Way, as Amy demonstrates CHOW's Classic Eggs Benedict recipe.

How to Make Easy Chicken Piccata

How to Make Easy Strawberry Shortcakes

Fluffy biscuits, sweet, syrupy strawberries, and perfectly whipped cream: These are the elements of an idyllic strawberry shortcake. And in this episode of The Easiest Way, Amy Wisniewski of the CHOW Test Kitchen shares her simple technique for achieving strawberry-shortcake perfection using our Classic Strawberry Shortcake recipe.

How to Make Easy Shrimp Pasta

There's really only one requirement for a weeknight dinner: that it can be prepared quickly. But who says you can't also have fancy and delicious? In this episode of The Easiest Way, Amy Wisniewski of the CHOW Test Kitchen shows you how to use our Fast Lemon-Parsley Shrimp Pasta recipe to create an easy yet elegant meal at home.

How to Make Easy No-Bake Pizza

Sometimes you just want a quick and simple dinner to fill you up after a long workweek. In this episode of The Easiest Way, Lisa Lavery of the CHOW Test Kitchen shares an easy no-bake pizza method that'll satisfy your hunger and spare you the stress of the kitchen.

How to Make Easy Egg Salad

Egg salad sandwiches wrapped in wax paper feel like they belong in a Normal Rockwell painting. In this episode of The Easiest Way, Lisa Lavery of the CHOW Test Kitchen harks back to her childhood and shows you how to use our simple Egg Salad recipe to create this classic at home.

How to Make Easy Chicken Fajitas

There is no sound quite like the distinctive sizzle of a fajita platter fresh from a restaurant kitchen. In this episode of The Easiest Way, Lisa Lavery of the CHOW Test Kitchen shows you how to use our Basic Chicken Fajitas recipe to create your own Tex-Mex-inspired dinner at home.

How to Make Easy Pancakes

Pancakes are an international breakfast staple, but too many people go straight for the packaged mix—especially when they probably already have all the ingredients in their cupboard. Amy Wisniewski of the CHOW Test kitchen uses our Basic Pancakes recipe to show you how to create delicious, fluffy pancakes from scratch.

How to Make Easy Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that's simple to make. In this episode of The Easiest Way, Amy Wisniewski of the CHOW Test kitchen uses our Easy Baked Macaroni and Cheese recipe to create a delicious meal that you can customize any way you like for a perfect weeknight dinner.

How to Make an Easy Whole Roasted Chicken

A whole roasted chicken is a dish so basic that it appeals to almost everyone, yet so important that chefs are judged by it. The CHOW Test Kitchen's Lisa Lavery uses our Basic Whole Roasted Chicken recipe to show that you don't need a tricky technique or fancy brine to get crispy skin and juicy, flavorful meat.

How to Make Easy, Healthy Fish Tacos

Lisa Lavery of the CHOW Test Kitchen loves fish tacos, but she knows that the battered and fried version isn't the best for your health. To keep tacos in her life but help avoid a heart attack, she grills the fish instead of deep-frying it. In our video recipe, she demonstrates how to make this simple, healthy meal using CHOW's Basic Fish Tacos recipe.

How to Make Easy Teriyaki Chicken

Chicken teriyaki is one of those ubiquitous Japanese dishes. In this video recipe, the CHOW Test Kitchen's Christine Gallary uses our Easy Teriyaki Chicken recipe to make a version that isn't an overly sweet mess.

How to Make Easy Chocolate Fondue

In this video recipe, Amy Wisniewski of the CHOW Test Kitchen shows you the easiest way to make the perfect Valentine's Day treat: silky smooth chocolate fondue. Use CHOW's simple fondue recipe while following along with Amy in the video and you'll have a fun, interactive dessert to share with your significant other or special friend.

The Easiest Way Season Break Message

With the holidays behind us, the ladies of the CHOW Test Kitchen are taking a well-deserved break. They'll return in February with more great recipes and easy demos of all the foods you love. Thanks for watching!

How to Make an Easy Sparkling Party Punch

Hosting a holiday party can be a lot of fun; getting stuck making drinks the whole night at that party can be a real drag. In this video recipe, Lisa Lavery of the CHOW Test Kitchen uses our Sparkling Rum and Pomegranate Punch recipe to make a delicious drink that'll free you up to mingle.

Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole – How To

Making breakfast for a large group of people can be a lot of work. Luckily you can simplify things by prepping the meal ahead of time. In this video recipe, Amy Wisniewski from the CHOW Test Kitchen makes our easy, Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Casserole recipe, a quick, delicious dish you'll be proud to serve your brunch guests for the holidays or any time of the year.

How to Make an Easy Slow-Roasted Prime Rib

Spending $100 on a cut of meat and then ruining it at home is a prospect that scares many people away from cooking prime rib for dinner parties. In this video recipe, Christine Gallary from the CHOW Test Kitchen walks you through our simple Slow-Roasted Prime Rib recipe, guaranteeing you'll impress your friends and family next time they come over for dinner.

How to Make Easy Christmas Sugar Cookies

While demonstrating recipes for simple sugar cookies and royal icing, Amy Wisniewski of the CHOW Test Kitchen shares a few helpful tips that'll help keep your holiday cookie-baking and -decorating fun and easy!

How to Make Easy Curried Turkey Salad

Does the thought of another plate of reheated Thanksgiving turkey sound awful? In this video recipe, the CHOW Test Kitchen's Christine Gallary shows you how to make a delicious, nontraditional meal of holiday leftovers using our easy Curried Turkey Salad recipe.

How to Make an Easy Pumpkin Pie

You've already cooked a homemade Thanksgiving dinner, so don't wimp out and buy a supermarket pumpkin pie. Our Easy Pumpkin Pie recipe can be made the day before, doesn't require a rolling pin, and has a filling that can be prepared in just a few minutes. The CHOW Test Kitchen's Christine Gallary shows you how.

How to Make Easy Apple and Sage Stuffing

Preparing a perfect Thanksgiving meal on time can be tough. This year you can be thankful to Christine Gallary from the CHOW Test Kitchen for showing you how to make an easy, delicious stuffing that can be put together a day in advance and just reheated when you need it. In this video recipe, she demonstrates how to make our Basic Apple and Sage Stuffing recipe.

How to Make an Easy Herbed Green Bean Casserole

The CHOW Test Kitchen's Amy Wisniewski's Thanksgiving sides do not come from a can! She shows you how to impress your guests with this completely homemade but still very easy Herbed Green Bean Casserole recipe.

How to Make an Easy Brined Roasted Turkey

Brining and roasting a turkey can sound like a monumental undertaking. But it can actually be pretty easy, and makes for a memorable meal if you use our delicious Easy Brined Roasted Turkey recipe. Follow along with the CHOW Test Kitchen's Amy Wisniewski as she makes this Thanksgiving turkey in our simple video recipe.

How to Make Easy Spiced Pumpkin Cookies

It's pumpkin season and that means, well, tons of pumpkin. If you're tired of the usual pumpkin dishes, expand your pumpkin repertoire by joining the CHOW Test Kitchen's Christine Gallary as she makes our Spiced Pumpkin-Oatmeal Cookies. These soft, oaty cookies have the spicy warmth of pumpkin pie and are great for sharing during the holidays.

How to Make Easy White Chicken Chili

Chili is a great fall meal that's easy to throw together and makes great leftovers as well. In this video recipe, Amy Wisniewski from the CHOW Test Kitchen shows how to break out of the normal, beefy chili routine by making a delicious chicken-based chili using our White Chicken Chili recipe.

How to Make Easy, Cheesy Bacon Meatloaf

Though there are many ways to prepare meatloaf, Amy Wisniewski of the CHOW Test Kitchen keeps it simple and uses a bacon topping. To make this dish, see our easy Bacon-Cheddar Meatloaf recipe.

How to Make Easy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Making a great fall soup doesn't have to involve endless squash-chopping and -peeling or hours of simmering. In this video recipe, Christine Gallary of the CHOW Test Kitchen lets the oven do most of the work in prepping the squash for our delicious Easy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup.

How to Make an Easy Denver Scramble

Egg scrambles are a great way to feed a family without much fuss. In this video recipe, the CHOW Test Kitchen's Christine Gallary makes our Denver Scramble recipe and explains the technique to keep the eggs creamy and custardy instead of drying them out.

How to Make an Easy Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Ending up with an overcooked slab of inedible meat has scared plenty a talented cook away from pork tenderloin. Thankfully Lisa Lavery of the CHOW Test Kitchen has no such fear; in this video recipe, she shares tips on how to end up with a delicious, juicy dinner using our Easy Roasted Pork Tenderloin recipe.

How to Make Easy Grilled Buffalo Wings

Buffalo wings can be deep-fried, baked, or—even easier—thrown on the grill! Amy Wisniewski of the CHOW Test Kitchen shows you how to make them for your next tailgating party or barbecue using our Easy Grilled Buffalo Wings recipe.

How to Make Easy Basil Pesto

Pesto is one of those sauces that can be used on almost anything. In this video recipe, the CHOW Test Kitchen's Amy Wisniewski uses our Basic Basil Pesto recipe to show how it only takes a few minutes and a few ingredients to prepare this versatile summery sauce.

How to Make Easy Slow Cooker Baked Beans

Baked beans make a great side dish at a barbecue, but cooking something a long time in a hot oven during summer isn't fun. Christine Gallary of the CHOW Test Kitchen has an easier way: Just throw the ingredients into a slow cooker and walk away. Using our Easy Slow Cooker Baked Beans recipe she demonstrates how to make a perfect pot of creamy, not-too-sweet beans every time.

How to Make Easy No-Cook Tomato Sauce

In the summer, tomatoes are at their best, but it's also hot out and not very fun to be stuck inside cooking over a hot stove. Using our No-Cook Tomato Sauce recipe, the CHOW Test Kitchen's Lisa Lavery shows you how to make a fast, fresh dinner where the only thing you'll need to cook is the pasta.

How to Make Easy Eggplant Parmesan Salad

When cooking eggplant, it's easy to have it come out either too greasy or too dry. Amy Wisniewski of the CHOW Test Kitchen shows you how to cook it just right on the grill, then turns it into a fun summery side dish using our Grilled Eggplant Parmesan Salad recipe.

How to Make an Easy Grilled Cheeseburger

Even if you've been grilling cheeseburgers forever, you might not know these little tricks that can make your burgers even better. Using our Perfect Cheeseburger recipe, the CHOW Test Kitchen's Christine Gallary shows you how to make a juicy burger every time.

How to Make Easy Quick Pickles

Making pickles is not only a tasty way to preserve summer vegetables—it's also much easier than you might think. Christine Gallary of the CHOW Test Kitchen demonstrates the few simple steps it takes in this video recipe. To start your own pickling project, see our Easy Quick Pickles recipe.

How to Make Easy Peach Cobbler

A cobbler is a great way to celebrate summer fruit. Lisa Lavery of the CHOW Test Kitchen loves peaches, and in this video recipe she shares how to make a delicious dessert using CHOW's Easy Peach Cobbler recipe.

How to Make an Easy Margarita

Margaritas are one of the classic summer cocktails. In this episode of The Easiest Way, the Chowhound Test Kitchen's Christine Gallary demonstrates our Classic 3-2-1 Margarita Recipe and gives a few tips for how to make a great margarita every time.

How to Make Easy Grilled Country-Style Pork Ribs

Country-style pork ribs are an easy, affordable way to switch things up at your next barbecue. That is, if you can figure out what they are exactly, and how to cook them. In this video recipe, the CHOW Test Kitchen's Amy Wisniewski gives the lowdown on this mysterious cut of pork while demonstrating how to make our simple Grilled Country-Style Pork Ribs recipe.

How to Make Easy Sautéed Zucchini

Finding new ways to make creative meals with zucchini—one of summer's most plentiful vegetables—can be challenging. In this video recipe, the CHOW Test Kitchen's Lisa Lavery shares our Sautéed Zucchini recipe, which is so simple, it cooks in only two minutes!

How to Make Easy Baked Chicken Breasts

Baking boneless, skinless chicken breasts often results in a bland, dried-out dinner. But with a few quick tricks and our simple Crispy Baked Chicken Breasts recipe, the CHOW Test Kitchen's Amy Wisniewski shows you how to get juicy, flavorful meat every time.

How to Make Easy Potato Salad

Potato salad is the classic summer side dish for picnics, barbecues, and tailgates. In this video recipe, the CHOW Test Kitchen's Lisa Lavery makes our Basic Potato Salad recipe, showing you a few tricks along the way to make it fast and easy with minimal prep.

How to Make Easy Brownies

Making a delicious brownie doesn't require fancy equipment or the finest chocolate on the market. All you need are a few common ingredients and this video recipe with the CHOW Test Kitchen's Christine Gallary demonstrating how to make our Easy Brownies recipe.

How to Make an Easy Pan-Seared Steak

Steak can be an intimidating and expensive meal to prepare, but this straightforward pan-seared method makes cooking a juicy, flavorful steak easy for any occasion. In this video recipe, the CHOW Test Kitchen's Amy Wisniewski shares some useful tips on how to make our Easy Seared Steak recipe.

How to Make an Easy Chicken Stir-Fry

A stir-fry is a simple, healthy meal that you can throw together in just a few minutes. But if you're not paying attention, you can end up with a sloppy mess. In this video recipe, CHOW.com's Lisa Lavery shares a foolproof method for making a great weeknight dinner using our Easy Chicken Stir-Fry recipe.

How to Make Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Pulled pork is easy to make, and it requires only a little prep time. In this video recipe, CHOW Associate Food Editor Christine Gallary uses our Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork recipe to show you how you can have dinner cooking while you're still at work.

How to Make the Easiest Marinated Chicken

Marinating chicken for baking or grilling is easy, and you don't need a bottle from the grocery store to do it. In this video recipe, CHOW Food Editor Amy Wisniewski uses our Asian-Marinated Baked Chicken recipe to show you how to make a great weeknight meal.

How to Make the Easiest Baked Salmon

Want to cook salmon and don't know where to start? In the premiere episode of our video series The Easiest Way, CHOW Food Editor Amy Wisniewski walks you through how to buy the fish, prep it, and cook it, using our simple Baked Breaded Salmon recipe.